Patricia McPherson

Patricia McPherson
Patricia McPherson
Born	Patricia McPherson November 27, 1954 (age 62) Oak Harbor, Washington
Nationality	American
Alma mater	San Diego State University
Occupation	Actress
Known for	Playing Bonnie Barstow in Knight Rider

Patricia McPherson (born November 27, 1954, Oak Harbor, Washington) is an American actress. She is known for her role in the 1980s TV series Knight Rider as Bonnie Barstow, KITT's mechanic. She appeared in season one and was absent from season two, but she was subsequently asked to return to the show, which she did in the season-three opener, remaining from 1984 until the end of the series in 1986.

The daughter of a naval officer, McPherson graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in advertising.

McPherson has made guest appearances in a variety of television shows including Starman, Murder She Wrote, MacGyver, Matlock, and Star Trek: The Next Generation.

McPherson is very active conserving wildlife and the forests; her efforts have included helping in attempts to preserve the Ballona Wetlands in southern California and working with the Ballona Wetlands Trust to sue the Playa Vista community for failure to take action concerning methane.

She retired from acting in 1991, although she made a cameo appearance as a Regent in the Syfy television series Warehouse 13 in 2009.

McPherson is married to James Garrett.

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